The Healthification Podcast

I’m not sure if I’m feeling a little home sick this week however my little brother – Sir Thomas the wonder cat – is on my mind and as such gets a mention two weeks in a row on the podcast! How good are cats at focusing on the positive? I don’t think it’s just Thomas – who granted does lead an ... READ MORE

Most people are against cruelty to animals. Many people have or have had a pet they love, pamper and protect like family. Yet sadly there still exists a massive disconnect between the animals we see as friends and the animals we see as food. I know that disconnect can’t simply be cuteness induced. Because, there are some really ugly yet ... READ MORE

In todays show part 2 of How To Be Fit & Healthy This Holiday Season I share my fav step and it’s all about why saying YES to your exercise and nutrition as a priority is not Selfish! In fact it’s a necessity.  If you want to be Fit & Healthy This Holiday Season (and beyond!) and have the health and energy for all the people and experiences ... READ MORE

Last weekend was my work Xmas / end of year party. If you’re listening to this show near it’s time of release I imagine you’re in the midst of holiday season celebrations too! Amidst the cocktails, vodka sodas, shots and Mexican vegan deliciousness… a few of the less young of us found ourselves reminiscing and the common line of the night mortifyingly ... READ MORE

Since adopting a 100% plant based diet almost two years ago I’ve become a lot more flexible (and generous!) so far as the carbs I eat. If you subscribe to one of the Biggest Health Mythes that I used to propagate you might be surprised to hear that eating more carbs has not had any detrimental impact of my health or body composition. In ... READ MORE

In todays show I’m revealing a few of the Biggest Health Mythes Of 2017. It’s long been a strategy of the meat, dairy and egg industry to create doubt in the minds of consumers regarding what is healthy. To foster confusion, not unlike the tobacco industry.  It’s a super effective tactic. For a start: Healthy, is utterly subjective.  As a personal example… When purchasing cashews from ... READ MORE

What comes up for you when I mention: “holiday season food”? Do you first picture all the delicious treats you’re excited to indulge in? Do you feel a little panic’y at the thought of the pesky extra weight that sneakily creeps on each holiday season? Or possibly, is your gut reaction more alone the lines of “there’s so much work involved / it’s ... READ MORE

This morning one of the boys at the gym gleefully shared: “It’s only 5 weeks till Christmas!” As predicted, his observation was met with groans, cries and general dismay. Personally, I LOVE Christmas. I know I’m lucky to feel that way. For me, above anything else Christmas is a time to catch up with family and friends. I actually like the routine ... READ MORE

“I could never eat like you.” “But animals only exist for us to eat them.” “Slaughter houses in Australia are humane. There’s legislation. I grew up in the country. We care about the animals.” If you’re passionate about living a plant based lifestyle and you’re doing it for the animals the hardest part about being a vegan is often dealing ... READ MORE

Todays show is for YOU if you have an addictive personality. I’m going to share how you can make your addictions work in your favour rather than to your detriment by Creating A Positive Addiction To A Plant Based Lifestyle. It’s also an opportunity to revisit one of my favourite frameworks: Tony Robbins’ 6 Core Needs. I’ve discussed the 6 Core Needs ... READ MORE